Tragedy Near Round Grove as Farmer Killed in Barn
A Round Grove area farmer was found dead from crusher wounds in his barn north of Round Grove. His wife discovered the body and reported the incident, with coroner and courts to review evidence as authorities investigate possible self inflicted or accidental causes. Witnesses and relatives, including Mabel and other locals, were mentioned as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herat Trove
Bern
Jis Corm
One
Alto Vale
Jackson Tirhway
Ole Mas
Mabel
Picnic Club Enjoys Community Event
A local club hosted a community picnic with games, a library gathering, and a reading session led by Miss Maes Hoey and Mrs AK. Guests shared tea and stories while youth activities kept children engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manthe Couditue Cp
Ubrary Wien
Geen Bas
Polo
Maes Hoey
Mas
Rartina
Sears
Mel Mills
Uetenee
Mission workers share in India return to launch local drive
The article notes Dr and Mrs Brown returned four years ago from India after seventeen years in missionary work. They spoke at a Cheletiwn church event about their experiences under the auspices of a mission group and urged support for future projects. Details include presentations by clergy and faculty, plus a call to invest in the Peoples Building Association with 500 shares available through J A Cullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard Vee
Greene
Brown
Endiemipolis
Brose
Onerther
Corlese
Vibert
Wes
Pir
Piro Speke
Ayias
Peoples’ Building Association
J. A. Cullen
Booster Meeting Postponed in Monticello Week
A booster meeting planned in Monticello is delayed to the first week of January due to Mr. Reid, president and GM of the power company, being unavailable next week. Letters indicate he just returned from New York and cannot meet. several attendees from Pennsy Rail, Meneat, and Monon Line plan to attend. officials express optimism about local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticelig
Reid
Power Company
New York
Anderson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jotal
Penneyivania
H. B. Sherrick
Meneat
Justin Peceipt
Fred Zimienten
Mononimo Wieneo
Frank Hruoston
Crne
Mil Zitaseriaay
Monticetha
Rominding Terestars
Thesdax
Metiels
Ryder Coutraer
Elias Howell Dead in Monticello Home
Elias Howell longtime Monticello resident died at his North Main Street home Friday night after a two year battle with a paralytic stroke. He is survived by one daughter Mrs Mae Garrigzus and three sons Russell, Powell, and Ernest Powell. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Lemeoon North Main Street with Rev. T. Jobasett officiating. interment followed at the Monticello cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Howell
Monticello
Main Street
Mal Howel
Pebriars
Miejtie
Girneis Conipaak
Pbowell Cessed
Raseed Haewel Hegeade
Mae Garrigzus
Russel Une
Manticells
Brnest “Powell
Krakewe
Former resident John W Glassford dies in California
The death of John W. Glassford, a former Monticello resident and Civil War veteran, was reported from Lone Beach California where he died December 10. He later lived in Minnesota and California, was a telegraph operator and auditor in Minnesota, and celebrated his eightieth birthday last September. He is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sons, with Mary Schneckenburger of Vhsa noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W.clasford
Lone Beach
California
Glassford
Monticello
Minnesota
Gel Pto
Caldernia
Ele
Anomele O Proof
Mary Schneckenburger
Vhsa
Ome
Auc Iwe
Marriage of Charles E Young and Sallie Amily 9 in Brookston
The marriage occurred Monday at the Christin parsonage with Rev Daniels officiating. Both parties are well known in Brookston and share the same surname but are not related. Readers are invited to visit Ham i's to browse and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Young
Sallie Amily
Young
Brookston
Christin Parsonage
Daniels
Youn
New Loan Body Organized By Farmers Association
Farmers desiring loans may obtain them through the White County National Loan Association the Federal Farm Loan system being organized via the White County Farmers Association A representative will visit Monticedia to explain The Federal Land Bank method uses bonds sold nationally by the treasury and money wired to local associations Loans go through the local Farm Loan Association with a maximum of 10000 per borrower at 6 percent interest paid over up to 33 years Bonds already sold total over 400 million dollars in farm loans and remain at par
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County National Loan Association
Federal Farm Loan Association
White County Farmers’ Association
Plains
White County
Federal Farm Loan Assocation
Monticedia
Mehel Dodge
Joan Aeto
Pederelberd Bank of
Louisville
Heyk
Indiana
Ohio
Kenneke and
Tennese
Farm Parii
Farm Loan Associator
Tere Land Bank
Pepich
Thor
Jean Ds
Amy Dheeres
Form Loan Board
Theystem
United States
Three Postmasters Nominated From White County
Nominations sent to the senate include three White County postmasters from Washington on Tuesday. They are Leo Yount of Brookston Willis D Handley of Monon and Miss Luella Geier Reynolds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
White County
Washington
Leo Yount
Brookston
Willis D. Handley
Monon
Luella Geier
Reynolds
Theft of Furs Leads to Multiple Arrests in Brookston
Lester Mann, Harry Hamm, and Scott Hamm face larceny charges after Oscar Raymond identified furs stolen from his Raymond farm. Bonds set totaling 1,000 and 2,000 dollars. Scott Hamm also charged with burglary. Arrests by Marshal Overman followed Raymond’s trail from Brookston to Pittsburg and Delphi with a trial date set for February 14, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Mann
Bass County
Harry Ham
Son Scott
Hersteek
Marshal Overman
Brookston
Oscar Raymond
Round Grove Township
Raymond
Scott
Mannis
Lafayete
Hamm
Mr. Raymond
Pittsburg
Delphi
BF. Carr
Chet Court
William Wy. Hamm
Edward Scott
Logansport
B. 3. Baker
Interchurch practice schedule outlined for youth groups
The Interchurch Athletic Association sets tentative practice hours across Gilgit school teams Mt Scouts Presbyterian Scouts and Christian Scouts with time slots on various weekdays. Girls from three churches and the Girls' Athletic Association also have designated sessions while non team boys may use Saturday slots. supervision and open game nights are noted and the arena is closed on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comun-Huo
Interchurel Athletic Association
Gilgit
Christian
Presbyterian
Methodist
Interchurch
Girls’ Athletic ‘Association
Atlea
Home Economics Club enjoys Burnettsville visit
Readers special from Idaville. The Home Economics Club traveled to Burnettsville Friday afternoon and were entertained by the Burnettsville club at Mrs Rolla Alexander's home. A fine program and contests followed by refreshments. The house was decorated for Christmas with holly favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Burnettsville
Burnettsvile Club
Rolla Alexander
Old Maid's Convention entertains at north church gathering
The Loyalty and Philatheg Classes of the Federated Sunday School entertained Mer. Hawkin's class at the north church Friday evening with a play titled The Old Maid's Convention. Costumes and specialties drew hearty applause as about 150 attendees enjoyed refreshments in the basement for a short social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Sunday School
Mer. Hawkin
North Church
Funeral of Chas Walters in Reynolds Community
Charles Walters born in Germany in 1846 arrived in America at 24 and lived in Chicago Heights before remarriage. He settled in Reynolds twelve years ago after farming near Parkaville and Remington. He died last Thursday after a six week illness at age 74 years 11 months, survived by his widow five children 24 grandchildren and a brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walters
Germany
America
Chicsgo Heights
Remington
F Parkaavile
Reynolds
Mr. Walters
Christmas Party For Girl Scouts Held At Chalmers Home
Special friends Chalmers and Michel Kassubau hosted a Christmas party for fourteen Girl Scouts including Mary Pi vaheth at a Midie steed home. The dining room glowed with red tapers and a miniature tree as Mrs Chamberlain and Miss Pauline han se joined in festive refreshments and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Kassubau
Wineh
Ber Daunghter
Mary Pi Vaheth
Hoatuercher
Dash Saparday
Bar! Chamberlain
Pauline Hanse
Walton Mowrer wedding set for Ladoga home
Schuyler Mowrer of Indianapolis will wed Gladys Walton of Ladoga on December 24 at the home of the bride’s parents Rev and Mrs John Walton in Ladoga. Mowrer, a Burnettsville High and Indiana University graduate, World War I veteran, works as inheritance tax investigator in the Indiana statehouse. The bride, daughter of the Waltons, is a Barnettsville High alumna who studied at DePaul University and teaches music and art in New Ross and Paduaind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Mowrer
Indianapolis
Gladys Walton
Ladoga
Burnettsville
John Walton
J. E. Mowrer
Indiana University
Ele
State House
Jol Walton
Barnettsville High School
DePaul University
New Ross
Padtiuns
Agriculture groups meet at Brookston school
Special from Chalmers reports an open meeting of the Chal ers and Brookston agriculture clubs at the Brookston school. County Agent Roscoe Fraser spoke and announced Miss Lella Gaddis of Purdue Extension will visit White County in late January to demonstrate dress form making for women at low cost. Superintendent W. F. Neel of the Brooks staff attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalers
Brookston Agriculture Clabs
Brookston
Roscoe Fraser
Lella Gaddis
Extension Department
Purdue
White County
W. F. Neel
The
Brooks
Stolen Hudson Recovered After Abandonment in Round Grove
Taxi driver J. E. Hasty reports his Hudson touring car stolen December 15 near Indianapolis. Sheriff Price recovered the car in Round Grove Township last Saturday, delivering it to Indianapolis authorities Tuesday. The vehicle, found near George Tyrrell’s home, showed a broken wheel and no occupants identified. Police chase continues for the woman who left the car and another suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hasty
Indanapolis
Indianapolis
Jim
Sheriff Price
Round Grove Township
George Tyrrell
Sheri Price
Deember Lith
Hasty
Beile
Five White County Men Named to World War Roles
E A Root lists White County men in World War II assignments. Frank D. Roberts of Huntington is named first lieutenant in the 336th Infantry transport/ service company. Joseph Ho Cardard of Burnettsville, Earl F. Carroll of Monon, Willian t H Saunders of Monticello, and Ralph D. Flouse of Crookston are assigned to various companies of the 336th and 686th infantry. Each officer must report receipt of the assignment and provide commission date, status with the national guard, any address changes, and other pertinent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
E. A. Root
84Th Division
Indiana
Frank D. Roberts
Fred Roberts
South Main Street
Huntington
Monticello
336Th Infantry
Joseph Ho Carard
Burnettsville
Sothian Ufantry
Earl F. Carroll
Monon
686Th Infantry
Willian Ht. Saunders
Montivello
S36th Infantry
Ralph D. Flouse
Crookston
Cers
National Guard
Christmas Entertainment at Ward School House
The public school and Union Sunday School announce a Christmas program at Ward school house on Friday evening December 23 at 7 30. Rev I T Wilson will give a short address along with special music. Watch for the postman and gifts at Thompson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
Ward School
I. T. Wilson
Farm Loan Offer Promises Lowest Rates
A compact item notes H C Johnson & Son offer to arrange farm loans at the lowest rate. The piece also covers a school talk on vocational education and domestic science fashion show led by Miss Wallace, plus a debate on Herefords vs Shorthorns sponsored by local farmers’ association with 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Johnson & Son
Ion Schools
Wallace
Francis North
Vernon Mahin
James Martin
Robert Telfer
Vivian Leonard
Thomas Cowdin
Prairie Township Farmers’ Association
O Connor Search Reaches White County Inquiries Rise
Investigators probe Tom O Connor escape after Chicago murder case. Recorder George W Gilbert reports inquiries about real estate transfers tied to O Connors family and possible residence in White County. Police trace clues from Chicago editor tips and Cook County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy O'Connor
Chicago
Indianapoli
Chicago, Indianapoli and Louisville Railway Company
Qconnor
O'Connor
Am Judimer
Gilbert
White County
O'Conner
Cook County
Hhnois
Legion Elects Officers at Thornton Willems Post
At Thornton Willems Post No. 51 American Legion on North Main Street, a meeting was held and officers for the coming year were elected. Commander Avion Griffin, vice commander Lawrence Q. Corey, adjutant Clinton R. Barnes, finance officer John L. Lowe, risk insurance Floyd Baum, and members of the district retes committee Threaters RK. C. McClurg Roy Lawrie Merle Nethercutt Robert Woods and Sam Margowsky were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Willems
Indiana War Mothers elect state historian in Columbus
Mrs Heath and Mrs Moore attended the fourth annual Indiana Chapter convention in Columbus. Mrs Heath was elected state historian at the officers election held Saturday. She previously served as county historian for White County and contributed to the state Gold Star book. Next annual meeting planned for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heath
Wallace Moore
Columbus
Indiana
American War Mothers
Heath
White County
Indianapolis
Former resident cites low wheat prices for Montana farmers
Frank Hughes of Seohey Montana writes that farmers face hardship as they receive only sixty cents a bushel for Darum wheat. Seohey is known as a major grain shipping point with over a million bushels expected to move locally this year. The note also advertises shops and Christmas gifts at local Monticello merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Frank Hughes
Seohey
Montana
White County
United States
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Round Grove
University Extension Club
Library
India
George W. Brown
Hamid
Hamilt’s
Booster
Pennsylvania
Hami’s
Magain
Farmers’ Association
Federal Farm Loan
Interchurch Athletic Association
Seach
Hamid & Co
T. W. O'Connor
Hamill’s
H. E. Club
Idaville
S. S
Chas. Walters
Chalmers
Walton-Mowrer
Hudson
J. E B. Hasty
Xmas Entertainment
Ward School House
Tramill
O’connorsearch
Tommy O’connor
Legion
Paul Jones
Tihamill’s
iThompson
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